What is the typical price of promethazine (oral tablets/syrup) in the US?
Promethazine prices vary a lot based on the form (tablets vs. liquid), strength (for example, 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 6.25 mg per 5 mL), and how it’s purchased (cash price vs. prescription insurance vs. discount cards). In many cases, promethazine is inexpensive because it is widely available as a generic.
How much do promethazine injections cost?
Injectable promethazine prices also depend on the vial size/strength and whether the purchase is through a pharmacy, hospital supply, or via a specific billing arrangement. Cash-paying prices are usually higher than generic oral tablets, but still commonly lower than newer brand drugs.
Why do promethazine prices change between pharmacies?
Common reasons include:
- Different wholesale acquisition and dispensing fees by pharmacy
- Whether the pharmacy bills insurance (member copay vs. cash price)
- Availability of the exact strength/form in stock
- Whether a discount program (like a pharmacy savings card) is applied
- Local demand and substitution rules (generic brand, manufacturer)
What price should you expect with a discount card or “cash price”?
If you are paying out of pocket, the price with discount programs can be meaningfully lower than the sticker cash price, especially for generic antihistamines. The exact savings depend on your pharmacy and the product strength/form.
Can you get cheaper promethazine by switching form or strength?
Often yes. For the same active ingredient, prices can differ by strength and formulation (for example, tablets vs. syrup). If your clinician says it’s interchangeable for your use, asking the pharmacist about the lowest-cost equivalent can reduce the total cost.
Tell me what to price so I can narrow it down
Promethazine pricing depends on specifics. If you share:
1) which form (tablet, syrup, suppository, injection),
2) the strength (mg or mg/5 mL),
3) quantity (like 30 tablets or 120 mL),
4) your ZIP code (or country),
5) cash vs. insurance,
I can help you estimate the most likely price range and what to ask the pharmacy for.